ADA, Okla. - East Central University and the City of Ada collaborate to continue the popular Ada Student Attraction Program (ASAP) Scholarship for new and returning ECU students.
This partnership, originally launched in 2023, allotted $100,000 to the ASAP Scholarship due to the direct economic impact ECU has on the local community. In response to the success of the program, the 2024 allotment has increased to $150,000. This increase will enable more students to apply for the scholarship, which is designed to benefit those who live and work in the Ada community.
“We are thankful to have such a strong partnership with the City of Ada,” said ECU President Wendell Godwin. “Through the ASAP Scholarship, this partnership will not only benefit the students at ECU but the community as a whole.”
With the ASAP Scholarship, a qualifying student will receive up to $3,500 ($1,000 for tuition and $750 for housing for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters).
Requirements for the scholarship include:
- First Time ECU Students (Freshman or Transfer). International Students and Returning and Current ECU students aren't eligible.
- You must be enrolled full-time which is at least 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students.
- You must live on campus in the residence hall.
- You must have a job and work at least 10 hours per week.
- Scholarships will be awarded closer to the start of the Fall 2024 semester and we will confirm that you have met these conditions before the scholarship is awarded.
“The ASAP has proven to bring numerous benefits to the Ada community, including boosting the tax base, creating a talent pipeline, and increasing enrollment at East Central University,” said Ada Jobs Foundation Interim President and CEO, Peggy Saunkeah. “ECU's significant contribution to the local economy and renowned programs play a vital role in Ada's development, fostering better employment prospects and driving economic progress. Ada Jobs Foundation proudly supports the second-year funding of ASAP with Prop 2 funds designated for economic development.”
To apply for the ASAP scholarship, visit apply.ecok.edu/register/ASAP.
For more information about scholarships, admission or the university, contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 580-559-5628 or ecutiger@ecok.edu.